Alum of the Month: Dr. Morgan Mowatt
Dr. Morgan Mowatt is an advocate for Indigenous sovereignty in Indigenous-state relations. As a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow in Indigenous governance at the University of Victoria, the VIU alum is researching the application of Indigenous authority-making processes to Indigenous-state diplomacy.
Dr. Laura Cranmer reawakens Indigenous languages through powerful play
The VIU Honorary Research Associate’s play urges reflection on Canada’s collective history and colonial impacts.
Warning: Scenes from the Nanaimo Indian Hospital: Reawakening Hul’q’umin’um’, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwak’wala Languages contains scenes, imagery and language that can be intense and activating. Attendees are encouraged to do what is best for their mental health, including leaving the theatre to decompress or not attending if they have concerns about their well-being. Mental health support workers will be available for Survivors and audience members.
Alum of the Month: Chyanne Trenholm
When the mountains call, Chyanne Trenholm answers. The outdoor adventure enthusiast likes to go on long hikes and rock climbing adventures in her spare time. Luckily the VIU Bachelor of Tourism Management alum’s job as marketing and social media coordinator for Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours in Campbell River allows her to share her passion for the natural beauty around her Nation with others. Trenholm aspires to become a leader in the Indigenous tourism industry and help others looking to boost economic development in their Nations.
VIU Alum Makes an Impact Through Endowment Awards
Thanks to generous support from community, three annual awards will be given out to VIU students in the name of Micah Messent, who passed away in a plane crash in March 2019.
Every year, three Indigenous students will have their financial burdens eased a little in the name of Micah Messent, a Vancouver Island University (VIU) graduate who lost his life in a tragic crash two years ago.
VIU Faculty Create Understanding Through Colloquium Lectures
People can attend the Colloquium Series lectures from the comfort of their own homes this spring and gain an appreciation of how important the arts and humanities are to understanding today’s world.
Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Arts and Humanities Colloquium Series returns this spring with a thought-provoking lecture lineup that delves into the intricacies of language; re-evaluates dominant narratives of historical figures and events that celebrate colonial power and privilege; and explores efforts to introduce Indigenous literature in classrooms in ways that respect tradit